Florida's Young Chronic Offenders

Author: Ann K. Mullis, Thomas A. Cornille, Ronald L. Mullis, Adela Beckerman, Daniel Perkins, Jose Szapocznik, Mary Ann Kershaw, Mary Armstrong Publisher: Florida State University Family Institute Publication: Document Date:                  Spring 1999 Category: Crime And Violence > Weapons Related Categories: Adolescence/Youth > Adolescent Mental/Emotional Health Adolescence/Youth > Adolescent Substance Use/Abuse Crime And Violence > Crime Crime And Violence > Incarceration Crime And Violence > Violence Crime And Violence > Youth Crime Divorce and Remarriage > Effects of Divorce Divorce and Remarriage > Impact of Divorce on Children Education > Drop-Out Family Economics > Child Poverty Family Economics > Socio-economic Status Family Relations > Parent/Adult Child Relations Parenthood/Childrearing > Parental Involvement   This study describes chronic young offenders in Florida, looks at the social costs associated with their criminal activity, and offers suggestions for intervention and policy-making. It examines young offenders from an individual, family, community, and juvenile justice perspective.  Click to read this article... (PDF) Send us feedback on this article Bookmark this link